Newport Council Education Dept have written to current Marshfield Primary Year 5 parents to advise that amendments have been made to the published admission numbers for Bassaleg school to reflect the outcome of capacity re-assessment exercises undertaken during the consultation period. From September 2014, the intake into Year 7 will […]
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Despite our best efforts, Newport Council have made the decision to remove the secondary school guaranteee that currently exists for admission to secondary schools in Newport, specifically for Marshfield in relation to Bassaleg High. This takes effect from September 2014. The decision was made by Cabinet member Councillor Bob Poole […]
A huge thank you to the 70 volunteers who turned out on Sunday 7th April for Marshfield’s first community litter pick. An astounding 80 bags of litter, as well as tyres and assorted large items of rubbish, were collected from the Marshfield Road, St Mellons Road, Church Lane and Ty […]
In response to communication from concerned Marshfield residents, AM/AC Mohammad Asghar’s office have been challenging Newport City Council on the recent school admissions consultation. Mr Asghar (Welsh Conservative Party) is the Shadow Minister for Sports and Qualities and a Regional Assembly Member for South Wales East. Mr Asghar’s office have […]
Can you help at the village fete on Saturday June 29th? Since it’s re-introduction in 2010, Marshfield Village Fete has brought together our community for a family afternoon of entertainment, stalls, childrens races, a dog show and live music. This wouldn’t go ahead without the help of volunteers. If you […]
We’re pleased to launch our best garden competition, for all residents of Marshfield and Castleton. Supported by Marshfield Community Council and Greenmoor Nurseries, the first prize is £100 to spend at Greenmoor Nurseries and your name engraved on the winner’s plate and the second prize is £50 to spend at […]
TODAY (1st March) is the last day to respond to Newport Council’s proposed change to the school admissions policy for Bassaleg High School. Details of how to do this and who to contact are further down this page and every household in Marshfield and Castleton should now have received an […]
Newport Council is consulting until Friday 1st March 2013, on its proposed school admissions arrangements. The draft policy document can be found on the Newport City Council website via www.newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay . The key change that affects Marshfield and Castleton is the removal of the secondary school catchment guarantee, which effectively […]
We are continuing to object to the planning application for 19 houses at 62B Marshfield Road. Our most recent comments are in response to Highways advising that they would look for the applicant to implement traffic management measures in the vicinity of the site to restrict parking by the site […]
We are assessing the shortlisted leisure options which are an all weather multi-use pitch, landscaping of the playing fields at Marshfield Village Hall, upgrading Marshfield Village Hall facilities and supporting local clubs and groups, an outdoor play area in the top/middle of the village, a woodland walk/activity trail. Further information […]
Network Rail have now confirmed that it is their intention to pursue their original proposal to divert the footpath crossing, utilising the length of the lane leading between Whitethorn Way and Blacktown Bridge. They advise that this proposal has the land owner’s support; therefore they believe that this will be […]
A planning application has been received by Newport City Council from the house builder Charles Church, for 19 houses next to 62b Marshfield Road. Click here to find out more about the application (number 12/1099) on Newport Council’s online planning site and to comment. Newport Council’s consultation closes on 24th December 2012. […]